Alabama

Alabama Governor: Kay Ivey (Republican)
Alabama Population: 5.19 million
Alabama U.S. Senators: 2 U.S. Senators
Alabama U.S. House Members: 7 U.S. House members

Alabama became the 22nd state on December 14, 1819. This profile treats Alabama as a working civic system, not just a map label: a state shaped by the Black Belt, the Tennessee Valley, the Gulf Coast, military installations, aerospace work, agriculture, universities, and the long shadow of the civil-rights movement. Public decisions here often connect history with everyday questions about schools, health care, infrastructure, voting access, disaster recovery, and economic opportunity. Use this page as a starting point for understanding Alabama’s federal representation, state government, and the official resources that help residents follow public decisions.